** ALCTS has a number of committees. Information about [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/appointments/appointments.cfm appointments] and [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctscomm/committees.cfm committees] is available in the ALCTS manual. The [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctsforms/volunteerform.cfm volunteer form] is available online. (Please note that the volunteer form is password-protected and accessible only to ALA members.)

** ALCTS has a number of committees. Information about [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/appointments/appointments.cfm appointments] and [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctscomm/committees.cfm committees] is available in the ALCTS manual. The [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctsforms/volunteerform.cfm volunteer form] is available online. (Please note that the volunteer form is password-protected and accessible only to ALA members.)

** ALCTS has an intern program, which allows you to serve as an intern on an ALCTS committee. Further information is available on the [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/appointments/types.cfm Types of Appointments] page of the ALCTS manual.

** ALCTS has an intern program, which allows you to serve as an intern on an ALCTS committee. Further information is available on the [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/appointments/types.cfm Types of Appointments] page of the ALCTS manual.

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** ALCTS has six sections, all focusing on a specific aspect of technical services or collection management. Each of these sections also has its own committees. ALCTS section committees use the same [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctsforms/volunteerform.cfm volunteer form] as the division committees.

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** ALCTS has six sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of technical services or collection management. Each of these sections also has its own committees. ALCTS section committees use the same [http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsmanual/alctsforms/volunteerform.cfm volunteer form] as the division committees.

** ALSC has over fifty committees, task forces, and discussion groups. Information about volunteer opportunities with ALSC is available on the [http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/boardcomm/boardcommittee.htm ALSC Board and Committee Work] web page. Manuals for a number of ALSC committees are also available on the Board and Committee Work page. The ALSC [http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/boardcomm/alscforms/alscforms.htm volunteer form] is available online.

** ALTA has 14 [http://www.ala.org/ala/alta/altaorg/altacommittees/committees.cfm committees], all geared towards the needs of library trustees and advocates. The volunteer form is available on the [http://www.ala.org/ala/alta/altaorg/altacommittees/committees.cfm committee information] web page.

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One of the best ways to use the leadership skills that you learn in the Emerging Leaders program is to volunteer for a committee. ALA members can serve on up to three committees at a time, and there are committees that suit every possible skill and interest. This guide links to committee volunteer forms for ALA committees, as well as division and roundtable committees.

ALA Committees

The call for ALA committee volunteers is released by the ALA Vice President in early fall (usually September), and the appointment process closes in December so appointments can be made during the Midwinter Meeting. ALA committee appointments are two-year terms that begin at the close of the Annual Conference.

The appointment process for 2008-2010 ALA committees has closed; however, once the 2009-2011 appointment process begins, a link to the volunteer form, as well as additional information about volunteering for ALA committees, will be added to this page.

Many ALA committees also have intern positions. These intern positions are available to any ALA member who has never served on an ALA committee (this does not include service on division or roundtable committees). Intern appointments are two-year appointments, and the intern experience varies depending on the committee. Some interns are treated as full committee members with voting privileges, and some are not. Most interns assist with committee work in the form of projects and take meeting notes. An intern appointment is a good way to get your feet wet with committee work, so if you've never served on an ALA committee, you might want to consider an intern appointment.

Division Committees

ALA has 11 divisions, and each has its own committee appointment process. Here's some information about the ALA divisions, as well as links to the committee volunteer forms for each division.

ACRL has over 30 committees, task forces, editorial boards, and discussion groups. Information about ACRL committees is available on the ACRL Committees web page. The deadline to apply for appointment ends in early December. The volunteer form is available online.

ACRL also has a number of sections for librarians working in specific disciplines in academic libraries, or in specific types of academic libraries. The appointment process for ACRL section committees is separate. Further information, as well as the volunteer form, is available on the ACRL Section Committees web site. (Please note that the volunteer form is password-protected and accessible only to ALA and ACRL members.)

ALCTS has a number of committees. Information about appointments and committees is available in the ALCTS manual. The volunteer form is available online. (Please note that the volunteer form is password-protected and accessible only to ALA members.)

ALCTS has an intern program, which allows you to serve as an intern on an ALCTS committee. Further information is available on the Types of Appointments page of the ALCTS manual.

ALCTS has six sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of technical services or collection management. Each of these sections also has its own committees. ALCTS section committees use the same volunteer form as the division committees.

ALSC has over fifty committees, task forces, and discussion groups. Information about volunteer opportunities with ALSC is available on the ALSC Board and Committee Work web page. Manuals for a number of ALSC committees are also available on the Board and Committee Work page. The ALSC volunteer form is available online.